Develop robust proposals, leading the writing, coordination, and presentation of responses in Word, PowerPoint, and other systems or formats
Work with Account Directors and SMEs to effectively manage the proposal development process
Actively participate in project strategy discussions, ensuring product and service offerings are clearly articulated in proposals
Proofread, edit, rewrite, and revise documents to ensure readability, consistency, accuracy, and relevance
Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, reviews, approvals, and signatures
Collaborate with SMEs to gather information and customize content
Provide a high level of mentorship to junior proposal writers, including onboarding, training, and ongoing learning and development

Minimum five years of experience in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical business development or operational environment, or as a Proposal Manager – Writing
Bachelor’s degree: master’s or PhD preferred (preferred fields include Life Sciences, Communications, Journalism, or Marketing)
Strong organizational agility, negotiation skills, and demonstrated drive for results
Excellent customer relationship management skills and strong commercial acumen
Comprehensive understanding of the proposal development process, the overall business organization, functional areas, and commercial strategy
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to analyze and evaluate processes and resources
Knowledge of the CRO and pharmaceutical industry, knowledge of sales support activities, and a strong understanding of study design, project management, and operational requirements for successful study implementation.

Senior Proposal Manager – Writing

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